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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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